For the Tkachuk family, things could not be more different between the brother duo in the National Hockey League. Matthew Tkachuk, a member of the Florida Panthers, is competing for his second appearance in the Stanley Cup Final in as many seasons, while his brother Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa Senators is once again enjoying a long offseason; a reality familiar to him for the last six seasons.
Even though the Senators have failed to make the playoffs since the 2016-17 season, they still have a flare for the dramatics. Less than one month into the 2023-24 NHL season, Ottawa fired then-General Manager Pierre Dorion, leading to a complete overhaul of the front office. With that change coming to an organization intent on contending in the next couple of seasons, many pundits wondered whether or not the Senators would look to re-engage in their rebuilding efforts.
One name that has begun to surface in the rumor mill lately is the aforementioned Tkachuk brother, Brady. Tkachuk, who has served as the team’s captain for the last three years, has been one of the league’s best competitors since his rookie campaign. Over the last three seasons as the team’s captain, Tkachuk has accrued 102 goals and 224 points in 242 games while throwing a whopping 806 hits against opposing teams.
Nevertheless, do not expect Ottawa to move their captain this offseason, as General Manager Steve Staios recently shut down those rumors while speaking to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic (Subscription Article). In the article from LeBrun, Staios was asked about the rumors and bluntly said, “Complete B.S. We are building this team around Brady. His leadership and unique skill set are rare. There is absolutely no validity to it“.
Things could certainly change over the offseason, especially if Ottawa is approached with an offer they cannot refuse. However, judging by Staios’ remarks to LeBrun, it does not appear that any team will be able to reach a hypothetical asking price for Tkachuk.
We all know what this means.
If the Sens don’t show any big improvement next year, he will ask for trade summer 2025
They’ll be a long list of suitors when he does become available.
Here we go, Marner and what to acquire Brady????
Marner, Liljegren, Woll, 1st for Chychrun, Forsberg and Brady plus a 3rd.
Exactly where did this rumor come from? Sounds like made up BS.
I know there’s been rumours of Hischier for Tkachuk. Personally I felt it was made up… i dont see Devils trading captain and two way beast for starters… looks like Staios agrees.
They would be nuts to trade Nico, despite how great Brady is. Selke contending 2Cs dont come around very often and they already have a power forward in Meier signed to a big contract. Devs needs to focus on goaltending and developing Luke and Nemec.
Brady made it pretty clear at his exit interview that he’s had enough with losing in Ottawa. If he doesn’t want to be there he’s got to go
I wonder if Florida tries to make a play for him with Reinhart possibly jumping ship. Two lines of Tkachuk is horrifying.
was always malarky , aint nobody dumb enough to trade chucky a heart n soul leader with ruggedness n talent
It’s about being in the drivers seat if you’re his is inevitable; how does Frost, Foerster, Bonk & a first sound?
He would look great in a Bruin uniform.